Private dining in Oxfordshire

Your table.
Your occasion.
Beautifully catered.

A restaurant-quality menu, cooked and served in the comfort of your own home by chef Simon Winters and his team.

Simon Winters, private chef and founder of Catering by Simon
Dining made personal

More intimate than a restaurant. More relaxed than hosting alone.

Private dining should feel special without making the host disappear into the kitchen. Simon plans the menu with you, arrives ready to cook, serves each course at your table and leaves the kitchen carefully cleared.

With more than 30 years of professional experience across Oxford colleges, leading schools, large-scale hospitality and Jamie’s Italian Oxford, Simon brings calm organisation as well as flavour-led food.

Personally guided and cooked by Simon.
How the evening works

Everything considered from the first conversation

01

Choose your menu

Select one of six carefully composed menus, then tell us about dietary requirements and the occasion.

02

We prepare and arrive

Much of the preparation is completed in advance. We finish, plate and serve the meal from your kitchen.

03

You enjoy your guests

Private chef and full table service are included, followed by a considered clear-down of the catering area.

Six seasonal menus

Choose the style that feels right

Each menu includes arrival nibbles, three beautifully plated courses, your private chef and full table service.

The English Garden

Herb-crusted fillet of lamb

Celeriac and potato terrine, peas, broad beans, baby gem and lamb jus.

The Classic

Breast of duck

Confit leg, carrot, orange, chicory and duck jus.

The Signature

Fillet of beef

Dauphinoise potato, wild mushrooms, shallot and Madeira and truffle jus.

The Coast & Country

Roast halibut

Brown shrimp, samphire, crushed new potatoes and lemon beurre blanc.

The Orchard

Pork fillet & belly

Celeriac, apple, hispi cabbage, fondant potato and cider jus.

The Modern British

Roast cod

Leek, potato, mussels, chive and white wine sauce.

Current menus & pricing See the complete menu collection for current dishes, pricing and inclusions.View current menus & pricing
Homemade tiramisu by Catering by Simon
Food with a sense of occasion

Refined, generous and recognisably Simon

The dishes are designed to feel restaurant-worthy while still being warm, generous and suited to a private celebration. Every course is prepared with care and presented beautifully at your own table.

Menus can accommodate many dietary requirements when discussed in advance. Where a change is needed, we will recommend an alternative that still feels part of the same experience.

Included in your evening

Everything clearly set out

Each menu sets out the current per-person price and what is included. Any unusual venue requirements or additional hire will be discussed before booking.

Arrival nibbles
Three plated courses
Private chef
Full table service
Dietary planning
Kitchen clear-down
Experience you can invite home
From Oxford colleges and Jamie’s Italian to your own dining room.

Simon personally plans, prepares and serves each private dinner, bringing more than 30 years of professional kitchen experience to your table.

Plan your private dinner

Tell Simon about the occasion

Share your preferred date, location, guest numbers and any dietary requirements. We will confirm availability and help you choose the most suitable menu.

Oxfordshire and surrounding counties
01865 703704
enquiries@cbsfood.co.uk

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